The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be. You probably know your Social Security ...

Retirees can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70. Arguably the biggest decision retirees will make when it ...

The discrepancy between how much you can receive from Social Security at each age is amplified when you look at the maximum ...

Finance guru Dave Ramsey has a contrary take on several common financial issues. For one thing, he says your credit score ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement planning. The age at which you start affects your ...

At different stages of life, you might have to make some tricky financial decisions. For example, if you decide to become a ...

Want to wait to claim Social Security? These smart financial strategies can help you avoid tapping it too early.

We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the ...

For some reason, before I started really educating myself about Social Security, I was under the impression that all seniors ...

Social Security spousal benefits allow someone to receive up to 50% of their partner's PIA. However, similar to standard ...

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

Learn how to easily estimate your Social Security benefits using the official SSA tool, and understand how work history and ...